Comparison - Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2017 - vs - Ford Explorer Platinum 2018

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Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2017

General

Other Names:

Also called:

CX-5 Maxx

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

29,695

Updated:

01 Dec 2017

53,940

Updated:

17 Feb 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2017

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

15.30gals

18.60gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

#343761

Crystal White Pearl Mica

#E6E6E8

Eternal Blue Mica

#4D7FA6

Jet Black Mica

#000000

Meteor Gray Mica

#4A5575

Sonic Silver Metallic

#BBB9BA

Soul Red Metallic

#78191F

Color:

Blue Jeans Metallic

#486478

Ingot Silver Metallic

#C4C4C8

Oxford White

#E4E4E4

Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#8E1C26

Shadow Black

#242424

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 ranks 2 out of 18 Compact SUVs. The 2017 Mazda CX-5 ranks near the top of the compact SUV class for its outstanding performance, comfortable passenger space, high-quality interior, and laudable features.

Pros
Fantastic performance
Smooth ride
Upscale cabin
Roomy and comfortable seats

Cons
Average engine power
Low predicted reliability rating

By:

usnews.com

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has been fully redesigned. Though its dimensions haven't changed, it's smoother and quieter to drive. Other improvements include sharper styling, a more upscale cabin and some new features. Its engine and automatic transmission are largely carried over, though last year's manual transmission is no longer available.

Pros
Keen handling and steering make the CX-5 enjoyable to drive
Attractive and upscale cabin for a premium ownership experience
Quieter on the highway than before

Cons
Not as powerful as some rivals

By:

edmunds.com

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 takes a lot of small steps forward, but are any of them big enough changes to sway buyers?
The 2017 Mazda CX-5 is new this year, and improves upon last year's model with a better interior and exterior look, quieter ride, a new-ish standard engine, and a coming turbodiesel that could be among the leaders for small crossovers in highway mileage. It's offered in Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring trims with varying levels of creature comforts.

Pros
Best-looking compact crossover, by our eyes
Improved interior
Excellent driveability
Fold-flat rear seats

Cons
Not dramatically different than outgoing model
Turbodiesel arriving later this year
Finicky infotainment system
Small-ish cargo area

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Ford Explorer ranked #9 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 68 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Large cargo area behind third-row seat
Meaty twin-turbo V6 available
High predicted reliability rating

Cons
Seats aren't as comfy or roomy as some
Thirsty engines
Feels massive to drive

By:

usnews.com

The Explorer receives only minor changes for 2018, with subtle styling tweaks at the front and rear, an integrated 4G LTE hotspot and revised feature availability.

PROS
Plenty of high-tech features that are easy to use
Optional turbocharged V6 engine delivers plentiful power
Cabin is quiet and comfortable on the highway
Cargo space is generous behind the third row

CONS
Legroom in the third row is subpar
Depending on trim level, feels big and ponderous from behind the wheel

By:

edmunds.com

The 2018 Ford Explorer has pulled off a graceful transition from clumsy off-roader to genteel family wagon.

Pros
A utility player, in the classic sense
Very good handling
Better fuel economy ratings
Improved infotainment, now with 4G LTE
Lovely Sport tuning

Cons
The EPA’s optimistic with those turbo ratings
Platinum content, platinum prices
Second-row seat needs padding, less tilt
Third-row seat needs more of everything

By:

thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

23.00mpg

16.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

29.00mpg

22.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

3.50L

Torque:

185ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

350ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

187hp

at 6 000rpm

365hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

36.00Feet

39.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

179.10in

198.30in

Width:

72.50in

78.90in

Height:

67.30in

71.00in

Ground Clearance:

7.60in

7.80in

Front Track:

62.80in

67.00in

Rear Track:

62.80in

67.00in

Wheel Base:

106.20in

112.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.00

41.40

Rear Head Room:

39.00

40.60

Front Leg Room:

41.00in

42.90in

Rear leg room:

39.30in

39.50in

Front Hip Room:

55.20in

57.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.50in

61.50in

Rear Hip Room:

53.70in

56.80in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.50in

61.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

59.60cu.ft

81.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

2000lbs

5000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

30.90cu.ft

21.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

19.30degrees

15.60degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.70degrees

20.90degrees

Curb Weight:

3589.00lbs

4458.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

1 one-touch power windows

Heated Mirrors

2 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

hands-free entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Multi-level heating driver seat

Leather

Height adjustable driver seat

Bucket front seats

6-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

8 -way power driver seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8 -way power passenger seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Massaging

passenger cooled seat

driver cooled seat

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Rear ventilation ducts

Folding with storage center armrest

Reclining Rear Seats

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Power folding split-bench third row seats

Split-folding rear seatback

reclining rear seats

multi-level heating

Suspension

Front Suspension:

MacPherson strut front suspension

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Multi-link rear suspension

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger

Leather steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Heated steering wheel

Front and rear air conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

USB connection

Radio data system

Speed sensitive volume control

10 total speakers

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

Bose premium brand speakers

Bose Premium Brand Stereo System

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Memory card slot

Surround audio surround audio (discrete)

Sony premium brand speakers

500 Watts Stereo Output

1 subwoofer(s)

12 total speakers

6 Months of provided satellite radio service

Sony premium brand stero system

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Front ventilated disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Electronic brakeforce distribution

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system

Rear Parking Sensors

Rear height adjustable headrests

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Self-Leveling Headlights

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

Post-collision safety system

Airbag Deployment Notification*

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package

Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning w/Brake Support

Rear height adjustable headrests

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags

Pre-Collision Safety System

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Turn signal mirrors

Options

Packages:

Grand Touring Technology Package

Equipment Group 600A

Exterior Options:

Clear Film Front Paint Protection Package

Trailer Hitch Receiver

Wheel Locks

Clear Film Rear Bumper Top Protection

Rear Bumper Guard

Roof Rack Side Rails

Crystal White Pearl Mica Paint Charge

Roof Rack Crossbars

Running Boards

20" Premium Painted Machined Aluminum Wheels

Splash Guards

License Plate Bracket

Rear Bumper Protector

Wheel Lock Kit

Interior Options:

Door Sill Trim Plates

All-Weather Floor Mats

Cargo Net

Carpeted Cargo Mat

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Retractable Cargo Cover

Cargo Tray

2nd Row Bucket Seats w/Power-Assist Fold

Cargo Shade

Smokers Kit w/Element

Deep Tray-Style All-Weather Floor Mats

Rear Cargo Well Protector

DVD Headrests

2nd Row Console

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

#363636

Black, leather

#D0C9C6

Sand/Parchment, leather

Color:

Medium Light Camel, cloth

#9A9789

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Comparison - Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2017 - vs - Ford Explorer Platinum 2018

General

Also called:

CX-5 Maxx

Also called:

--

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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